Starvation being used as a tool of war in Gaza, says EU’s top diplomat

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is ’man-made’, the EU foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, has told United Nations security council members, adding that starvation was being used as a tool of war. Borrell reiterated the EU’s condemnation of the Hamas attack that took place on 7 October and stressed Israel’s right to defend itself. But he said this must be done in full respect of international law and humanitarian law Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Sign up to the Guardian’s free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► Website ► Facebook ► Twitter ► Instagram ► The Guardian on YouTube: The Guardian ► Guardian Australia ► Guardian Football ► Guardian Sport ► Guardian Live ► #Gaza #Palestine #Israel #UNRWA #News